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Early Signs of Fall in Prague

August 31, 2010

We went to Střelecký ostrov and Petřín over the weekend and we were surprised to find the trees turning color and shedding leaves already. With the wind and slight chill in the air, it really felt like fall.

Old Town Grilling

May 31, 2010

Outdoor grilling is especially popular this time of year. It always draws crowds when it happens on Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí). The first two pictures are from last Monday when there was a celebration for the Czech team winning the 2010 Hockey World Championship. The sausage stands on Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) are still [...]

One Star for Prague in 2010 Michelin Guide

March 31, 2010

The MICHELIN guide Main Cities of Europe 2010 is out and Prague retains a one star restaurant. The Allegro Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel defended its one star rating while the other one star restaurant from 2009, Gordon Ramsay’s Maze, closed before the ratings were released in 2009. Divinis and SaSaZu are two new [...]

Prague Under Snow

January 15, 2010

We have not had any new snow in Prague for a few days, but a lot of it still remains on the ground. More snow is expected next week. The pictures below were taken earlier this week around náměstí Míru in Prague.

Czech Roundup 11-Jan-10 – Snow Edition

January 11, 2010

The Czech Republic is digging out after heavy snowfall around the country. Trains and flights were delayed and there were serious problems traveling by road. Border crossings with Germany and Slovakia had to be closed for a few hours for snow clearing. Heavy snow creates problems around the country Main Prague roads covered with slush, [...]

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